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ignominious

IPA pronunciation: /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

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Russian meaning

Позорный, бесславный

English definition

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

Example

The failed expedition suffered an ignominious retreat in arctic blizzards.

Collocations

ignominious defeat
ignominious end
ignominious failure

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